For the people of the Bushihi family, the more they could release their desires, the more they could ignite the desires of their enemies, and the stronger their power would be, regardless of gender.
The two strongest and two leaders of the Bushihi family, Bushihi Kazurina and Bushihi Chizuru, were sisters.
As for these two sisters, their reputation...
Uh...
In any case, both were extremely beautiful, each with her own seductive charm. Within the entire territory of the Bushihi family, there were countless people who wished to be their guests.
Even though everyone knew that these two women were fickle and had countless male consorts, enchanting people and draining their vital essence.
Yet, this did not stop the endless stream of people eager to get close to them.
Some of these people were after wealth and status, some hoped to rise in station and become a phoenix, but most were simply lusting after their bodies.
High position and power, noble status, beauty that could topple cities, and a devilish figure—they possessed everything that fulfilled people's highest fantasies of women.
Many said that the reason the sisters could hold such high positions was simply by spreading their legs, attracting many powerful individuals to fall under their sway, thus securing their positions.
This was merely sour grapes from those who couldn't have them.
How could these two sisters reach the highest throne of the Bushihi family, becoming leaders of one of the three great powers, solely through their beauty?
Without strength, they would have long ago become playthings for other powerful figures. How could the Bushihi family possibly venerate two empty-headed vases as their leaders?
They possessed immense strength first, which then attracted many powerful individuals, not the other way around.
The cause and effect must be clearly understood.
As for their unrestrained lifestyle, heh, it was merely a flourish.
"I understand the reasoning, but her sedan chair has already been destroyed, and her male consorts are dead. What's the point of her just sitting there acting tough?"
Fang Xiaoyu frowned, her large eyes blinking.
"She's definitely waiting for the killer to reveal themselves. Since the killer dared to ambush and strike, they surely weren't just targeting a few male consorts. Their target must have been Bushihi Chizuru.
Instead of searching for the killer everywhere, it's better to sit tight and wait for the enemy to deliver themselves. It also maintains her image as a powerful expert."
"So, she doesn't know who the killer is, nor where they are, and that's why she's deliberately waiting there."
"Yes. So, who is the killer? There's no one. Besides us, there's only that small village two li away."
Wan Lei scanned the surroundings, but found no one.
Suddenly, his expression turned a bit grim.
"She... wouldn't possibly think we are the killers, would she?"
Indeed, there was a possibility. Since there was no one else around, who else could it be?
"That shouldn't be the case. The three of us are out in the open here. She detected us earlier, didn't she? If she thought it was us, she would have attacked by now."
"That makes sense. Could it be that the killer wants to frame us?"
"Give it a rest. We don't have any enemies. Who would frame us?"
Fang Xiaoyu shot Wan Lei a disdainful look.
"Who says we don't? Half a month ago, didn't we offend that Xiren Yuanjun? It's possible she's secretly framing us, wanting to kill with a borrowed knife, watching the tigers fight from the mountain. After we and Bushihi Chizuru are both severely wounded, she can reap the benefits.
By then, she can strike down the second strongest of the Bushihi family and capture us, forcing us to serve her. Killing two birds with one stone—this woman is truly cunning!"
Young Master Lei was orchestrating the plot again.
"Your imagination is becoming more and more vivid."
Earlier, it was just a coincidence. Now, Fang Xiaoyu wouldn't believe for anything that such a ridiculous thing would happen again, nor that Xiren Yuanjun would appear here.
At this moment, Bushihi Chizuru, seated in her chair, fanned herself gently and spoke leisurely,
"Xiren Yuanjun, since you intend to kill me, why don't you come out and fight? Why hide your head and tail, like a cowardly rat that only dares to shoot arrows from the dark?"
"..." Fang Xiaoyu.
"Impossible. That's just her guess. Xiren Yuanjun couldn't possibly be here."
Fang Xiaoyu tried to save some face.
"Hmph, killing you, I truly find it beneath me."
Xiren Yuanjun descended from the sky, landing heavily on the path in front of Bushihi Chizuru, kicking up dust.
Yes, a superhero-like landing.
"..." Fang Xiaoyu.
She immediately crouched down and buried her face in her arms.
"I can't bear to face anyone..."
It was too embarrassing. She had been outsmarted by Wan Lei.
"Don't be sad. I just got lucky. How about I let you win next time?"
Wan Lei affectionately petted Fang Xiaoyu's head.
"Pfft, I don't need you to let me. Watch me beat you next time."
Fang Xiaoyu stood up again.
Returning to the main topic.
Bushihi Chizuru looked at Xiren Yuanjun before her and chuckled,
"Oh, you find it beneath you? Do you really think you, little slut, are some kind of pure and untainted maiden? We're both women. Who doesn't know the petty schemes in one's heart?
You just lack the Bushihi family's 'heart fire.' If you had it, you'd probably have even more male consorts than I do for cultivation."
"Hmph, you're naturally licentious, that's just your excuse. Do you really think everyone else is shameless like you!"
Xiren Yuanjun drew her sword and pointed it at Bushihi Chizuru.
"Heh, alright, enough nonsense. I truly didn't expect you, Xiren Yuanjun, to dare to come to Bushihi territory to assassinate me.
What gave you the courage? Do you really think your strength is enough to defeat me?"
"I also truly didn't expect you, the second-in-command of the Bushihi family, to dare to come out alone. How could I possibly let such a good opportunity pass?"
Xiren Yuanjun naturally excluded the four effeminate young men from the category of "people."
"Then how do you know it wasn't I who deliberately lured you here?"
"What if it is, and what if it isn't? Now it's just you and me, a fair duel to settle our grievances in the manner of the jianghu."
Hearing this, Young Master Lei felt a pang of annoyance. With tens of thousands of soldiers under your command, are you two madwomen to be engaging in one-on-one duels?
Any normal person would know how to fight properly.
"Heh, you clearly brought helpers, yet you still talk about one-on-one. Xiren Yuanjun, where is your face?"
"Helpers? What helpers?"
"Aren't those three people the helpers you invited?"
Bushihi Chizuru sneered, closed her fan, and pointed at the three of them, Wan Lei.
Xiren Yuanjun followed the direction of her gaze, a flicker of surprise in her eyes, and her brow furrowed.
"Huh? Why are you here?"
Young Master Lei scratched his scalp and gave a few awkward laughs.
"Heh heh, this... it's just a coincidence, meeting again so soon."